Richland One to continue providing free meals for all students
June 21, 2017
During the 2017-2018 school year, Richland One will continue to offer meals at no cost to all students, regardless of family income. The average district family could save more than $400 per child in a school year. Parents do not have to complete any forms or other paperwork.
All 24,000 Richland One students will be able to eat breakfast, lunch, snacks and supper for free thanks to the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), which is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National School Lunch Program. This fall will mark the third year of the district’s participation in the federal program.
The free meals, which follow federal guidelines for healthy school meals, will be provided at all 52 schools and centers in Richland One. Although meals are free for students, all adults, including staff and visitors, will have to pay for their school meals, which are still a bargain at just $2.50 for breakfast and $3.75 for lunch.
Media inquiries should be directed to the Richland One Office of Communications at 231-7504 or 231-7510.
NOTE: The USDA requires districts to include the following non-discrimination statement
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American sign language, etc.) should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/co mplaint_filing_cust.html and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed for or letter to USDA by: 1. Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; 2. Fax: 202-690-7442; or 3. Email: [email protected] . This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
